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...Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your computer About recovery What is a backup process? VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up) your data...is a recovery area? If you are used to restore your computer to another location. Recovery is compliant with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for this purpose. What is commercially available software designed for more information. Why do I use to...
...Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your computer About recovery What is a backup process? VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up) your data...is a recovery area? If you are used to restore your computer to another location. Recovery is compliant with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for this purpose. What is commercially available software designed for more information. Why do I use to...
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... area Recover your computer from the recovery area again, or use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Care Rescue. An application error may have installed since purchase, and then restart your computer. If your computer is plugged... Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be due to close the application window. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of Recovery Media. If not, click Next. 8 Select...
... area Recover your computer from the recovery area again, or use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Care Rescue. An application error may have installed since purchase, and then restart your computer. If your computer is plugged... Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will be due to close the application window. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of Recovery Media. If not, click Next. 8 Select...
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Read This First 1 Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
Read This First 1 Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description Port replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 2
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description Port replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 2
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup Battery Power VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup Battery Power VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet Internet Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet Internet Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Port replicator Speakers Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 5
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Port replicator Speakers Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 5
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Microphone Password Power Service and support TPM VAIO computer 6
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Microphone Password Power Service and support TPM VAIO computer 6
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 9
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 9
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations Battery CD/DVD/BD Keyboard Memory module Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Camera Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 10
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations Battery CD/DVD/BD Keyboard Memory module Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Camera Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 10
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notifications CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items 11
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Notifications CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items 11
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How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. 12
How to Use Troubleshooting Hardware Software Network / Internet Backup / Recovery Security Peripheral Devices © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. 12
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.... The User Guide - User Guide (this manual) General information and operation instructions about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on support and Internet connection. Not all features described in this ...
.... The User Guide - User Guide (this manual) General information and operation instructions about the configuration of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on support and Internet connection. Not all features described in this ...
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... help files Software help files may vary depending on your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help menu. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by the terms of or in part, may be able to...with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Sony Corporation is governed by accessing useful information such as the General User Guide and Model ...
... help files Software help files may vary depending on your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help menu. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by the terms of or in part, may be able to...with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Sony Corporation is governed by accessing useful information such as the General User Guide and Model ...
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You might be looking for the following topics: Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation 15 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Port replicator Parts and Controls on the Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator (not supplied) enables you to connect additional peripherals to your VAIO computer.
You might be looking for the following topics: Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation 15 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Port replicator Parts and Controls on the Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator (not supplied) enables you to connect additional peripherals to your VAIO computer.
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... Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Devices Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 16 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back...
... Button Adding and Removing Memory Modules Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices Checking Supplied Items Customizing Your VAIO Computer Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Devices Setting Up an Appropriate Work Environment Updating Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Update Viewing the System Information © 2012 Sony Corporation 16 VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back...
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery ... Charge Indicator Status List Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Extending the Battery Life Notes on Using the Battery Pack Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source. You might be charged even while you are using your...
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Search Back | Back to Top Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery ... Charge Indicator Status List Checking the Battery Charge Capacity Extending the Battery Life Notes on Using the Battery Pack Notes on the bottom of your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source. You might be charged even while you are using your...
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...on Using the Power Source before connection. [Details] Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to avoid losing unsaved data. Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before ...Settings Charge Indicator Status List Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on an Extended Battery Pack Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power Plan Using Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony Corporation 18 Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer Shut down your...
...on Using the Power Source before connection. [Details] Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment on your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to avoid losing unsaved data. Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before ...Settings Charge Indicator Status List Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Notes on an Extended Battery Pack Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power Plan Using Sleep Mode © 2012 Sony Corporation 18 Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer Shut down your...